Nutritionist Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc., a federally qualified community health center located in Durham, NC is recruiting for a Nutritionist.
Position Summary:
Provides nutrition services at Lincoln Community Health Center and satellite clinics. Assesses nutrition needs using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and socioeconomic information to develop a nutrition plan of care. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required:
Work requires specialized knowledge in fundamental dietetics; behavior change theory and nutrition through the life cycle. Skillful application of this knowledge is required in counseling clients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and who have uncomplicated or well-managed health issues. Ability to maintain rapport with clients. Demonstration of critical thinking as applied to practice of clinical dietetics. Good written and verbal communication and materials development skills. Desire and ability to work collaboratively, as a member of a team. Strong positive Customer Service Skills. Strong processing abilities. Strong problem-solving and communication. Ability to adapt education approach based on patient goals, learning preferences and abilities, educational attainment, socioeconomic status, culture, English proficiency, and age of clients.
Education and Experience Required: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education, approved program in Dietetics, or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred one year of experience in the field of nutrition and/or community nutrition rotation setting. Spanish language fluency is a plus.
Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition May require appropriate credentialing for billing purposes (e.g. NPI, Medicare/Medicaid Provider)
